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North Dakota and South Dakota Brace for Severe Thunderstorms Until 11pm
Bismarck, ND – A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for central North Dakota and north-central South Dakota, effective from 4:40 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. CDT today. The National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center warns of scattered large hail and damaging wind gusts. According to the NWS, thunderstorms...
Strong Storm Potential This Evening, Tonight, and Tomorrow
Another round of potential storms will occur from Tuesday evening into Wednesday. A slight risk (level 2 of 5) and marginal risk (level 1 of 5) for severe weather have been issued for portions of North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota. Although storms do not look overly likely through Eastern North Dakota or Minnesota this evening or tonight, it will be possible for a few storms to develop. If storms can develop they would do so in an environment that would support strong to severe storms with the main concern being hail and wind. In areas of North and Central North Dakota (within the yellow slight risk area), a couple of storms will be a little more likely this evening. Those storms would hold a potential for an isolated tornado, hail, and strong wind gusts.
Northern lights return to Minnesota, the Dakotas. Here's how to see them.
The northern lights, one of nature's more unique presentations, have returned to Minnesota, South Dakota and the Northlands. Space weather forecasters issued a watch after solar flares last weekend caused multiple coronal mass ejections (CME) — eruptions of solar material — to form, and they’re expected to arrive at Earth this week. Typically, you...
Unrestricted Category State Bluegill Record Broken
CLEAR LAKEL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Jason Deroy, of Clear Lake, SD, was underwater spearing when he set a new bluegill record on Pickerel Lake in northeastern South Dakota on July 6. This fish breaks the “unrestricted” bluegill record, meaning it was taken by any legal method other than hook and line. The image of the fish can be found on GFP’s Facebook page.
Bowhunters are volunteering to improve pronghorn survival in western South Dakota
Bowhunters in western South Dakota are volunteering to replace sheep fences with a pronghorn-friendly alternative, aiming to improve the survival of the world’s second-fastest land mammal. Pronghorns, often called antelope, are native to North America and thrive in the American West, including the area west of the Missouri River in South Dakota. The animals reach...
South Dakota economists speak on how inflation impacts state
A pair of South Dakota economists discuss the effects inflation has had on the state. Particularly, its impact on housing. A topic on many South Dakotan’s minds is the increase in cost for everyday living, also known as inflation. The Downtown Sioux Falls Rotary Club recognized this issue and...
SDSU named 2024 safest college campus in South Dakota
BROOKINGS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota State University again tops the list for safest college campus in South Dakota, according to a new report by SafeHome.org. The recognition reflects the rate of violent crime per 1,000 students of which SDSU scores 0.24. SDSU is also the safest in the region when Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and Nebraska are included.
Motorcyclist suffers fatal injuries in Lincoln County crash
LENNOX, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A 60-year-old man riding a motorcycle suffered fatal injuries after colliding with a pickup truck near Lennox on Tuesday. Preliminary crash information indicates that around 3:30 p.m. on July 30, the driver of a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound on US 18 in Lincoln County, five miles south of Lennox.
Coyote cross country schedule announced
VERMILLION, S.D.—A pair of home meets including the Summit League Championships, a trip to pre-nationals in Wisconsin and a trip to Mizzou highlight the Coyotes' cross country schedule for the fall of 2024 announced today by head coach Nolan Fife. South Dakota hosts the Summit League Cross Country Championships...
Apartment Complex on Douglas Avenue is Being Demolished
An apartment complex that was evacuated last year has been demolished after being deemed unsalvageable. Gregg Homstad, the City of Yankton’s Building Official, says that the apartment complex at 500 Douglas Avenue was evacuated last June after a masonry failure was discovered in the northeast corner of the building.
South Dakota Women’s Golf 2024-25 Schedule: Trips to FL, TX, AZ & SC Announced
The 2024-25 University of South Dakota women's golf schedule, announced by head coach Brett Bennett, features trips to Florida, Texas, Arizona, and South Carolina, starting with the NDSU Fall Tournament in Fargo, North Dakota on September 2-3, followed by the Redbird Invitational in Illinois on September 8-9. The Coyotes will...
Miller’s Pugh Win Adult Junior Championship
Miller’s Jayce Pugh and Riley Pugh would shoot a two over par, 74 to win the Adult Junior Championship on Sunday at the Bluffs Golf Course in Vermillion, part of the South Dakota Golf Association tour. The Pugh’s were one shot better than Pierre Governor Sawyer Sonnenschein and Taylor...
Names Released in Union County Fatal Crash
Where: Interstate 29, mile marker 2, within North Sioux City, SD limits. Driver 1: David Solomon Jones, 57-year-old male from Sioux Falls, SD, serious, non-life-threatening injuries. Seatbelt Use: No. Vehicle 2: 2020 Ford Escape. Driver2: William Richard Chicoine, 69-year-old male from Elk Point, SD, fatal injuries. Seatbelt Use: Yes. Union...
Two cited for bootlegging in Mission, SD
MISSION, S.D. - Two people have been cited for bootlegging in Mission, South Dakota. According to Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, authorities executed a search warrant at a home on the north side of Mission. Inside they found more than 200 bottles of vodka, nearly $500 in small denomination bills, $500 in coins and two guns.
Watertown Man Enters Plea Agreement for Rape
WATERTOWN, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) On July 17, 2024, 63-year-old James Barrett Kaska, a convicted sex offender, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree rape. The plea agreement was presented in the Circuit Court of Codington County, SD, with Assistant Attorney General Kelly Marnette representing the state and Manuel de Castro representing the defendant.
Locally owned appliance store opens on 41st Street
A new locally owned appliance business has opened on West 41st Street. Dream Home Appliance and Beds is owned by Joe and Michelle Stanford and is at 2723 W. 41st St. in the Plaza 41 retail center. Joe Stanford has had a 30-year career in sales, most recently in appliances,...